Abstract

Although Paykull cited Fabricius as author of the name Curculio fuscirostris, several authors have wrongly attributed the name to Paykull, listing it as a synonym of Tychius picirostris (Fabricius) or T. stephensi Schönherr. Paykull's usage, however, was based on a misidentification, so Paykull cannot be cited as author, nor can the name replace any currently in use in Tychius.